SOLUTION: I was asked to solve for y.... x+4y=4. the answer I was given is y= (x/4)-1. How did they get this? Step by step please... I'm new to this! Thank you!

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Question 484008: I was asked to solve for y.... x+4y=4.
the answer I was given is y= (x/4)-1. How did they get this? Step by step please... I'm new to this! Thank you!
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+4y=4
Subtract x
4y = 4 - x
Divide by 4
y = 1 - (x/4)
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The answer you were given is wrong.